Swiss Residence Permit is available to both EU and non-EU citizens. EU citizens may opt for Swiss residency on the basis of employment or the lack of it, whilst non-EU citizens may obtain a residence permit for retirement, investment or business purposes. A Swiss Residence Permit is valid for five years and may lead to Swiss permanent residence, as well as, citizenship. Benefits of obtaining a Swiss Residence Permit may also be extended to the family since the spouse and children are also eligible for the Programme.
Swiss Residence Permit is available to both EU and non-EU citizens. EU citizens may opt for Swiss residency on the basis of employment or the lack of it, whilst non-EU citizens may obtain a residence permit for retirement, investment or business purposes. A Swiss Residence Permit is valid for five years and may lead to Swiss permanent residence, as well as, citizenship. Benefits of obtaining a Swiss Residence Permit may also be extended to the family since the spouse and children are also eligible for the Programme.
Country Highlights
| CAPITAL CITY: Bern |
LANGUAGES: German, French, Italian |
| VISA FREE COUNTRIES: Including the Schengen area |
CURRENCY: SWISS FRANC, CHF |
| TOTAL AREA: 41,277 km² |
POPULATION: 8,121,830 |
| NEIGHBOURING COUNTRIES: Germany, Austria, Italy, France, Liechtenstein |
TIME ZONE: Central European Time Zone (UTC+01:00) |
Legal Basis
Swiss Residency for Non-EU Citizens is granted by virtue of the Federal Act on Foreign Nationals, whilst Residency Permit for EU citizens is granted on the basis of the Free movement Agreement with the European Union.
Benefits
- Include spouse and children;
- Non EU / EFTA valid for 1 year EU valid for 5 years;
- Fast process of preparation;
- Leads for Permanent Residency&Citizenship;
- Favourable tax system.
Eligibility
For EU residents:
- EU citizens qualify for a fast-track route as well as a privileged access to Swiss Residency;
- SWISS RESIDENCY PERMIT WITH GAINFUL EMPLOYMENT:
- An employment agreement with a Swiss employer or become self-employed in Switzerland;
- SWISS RESIDENCY PERMIT WITHOUT GAINFUL EMPLOYMENT:
- Sufficient financial means;
- An adequate health and accident insurance.
For non EU residents:
- FOR RETIREMENT PURPOSES:
- Over 55 years old;
- Investment in a company (to be negotiated with authorities) ;
- Proof of genuine link to Switzerland;
- FOR INVESTMENT PURPOSES:
- Investment in a company (to be negotiated with authorities)
- Proof of genuine link to Switzerland;
- FOR BUSINESS PURPOSES:
- Relocate a business to Switzerland;
- Hire locals.
Process & Timeline
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